Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

Kevin Durant has two NBA titles, three Olympic gold medals, an MVP award and 11 All-Star Game appearances. Does that make him the NBA’s best player?

Shaquille O’Neal dished on Kyrie Irving’s refusal to get vaccinated, Ben Simmons’ trade request and his picks for NBA champion and regular-season MVP.

The 36-year-old LeBron James says he’s feeling both physically and mentally recharged. And he conceded he has plenty to show in his 19th NBA season.

Paul George says he’s up to the challenge of being the Clippers’ top option as Kawhi Leonard misses most, if not all, of the upcoming season.

Carmelo Anthony, entering his 19th NBA season, ranks 10th on the league’s all-time scoring list with 27,370 points.

Some of the NBA’s marquee stars and teams will be on display during the league’s opening week, which begins on Oct. 19.

Russell Westbrook formed a close bond with Kobe Bryant. And now Westbrook will join the same franchise that Bryant helped win five NBA titles.

After years of discussing the possibility of one day becoming teammates, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony will be on the same NBA team, the Lakers.

Those in NBA circles expected that Kawhi Leonard would re-sign with the Clippers even after recently declining his $36 million player option.

Kawhi Leonard declines $36 million player option. The move could either yield a long-term deal with the Clippers or a surprising move elsewhere.